Automatic disk repeating phonograph.



L. M. FLAGG. AUTOMATIC DISK REPEAUNG PHONOGRAPH.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 31.19%. 1,236,920. I Patented Aug. 14,1911

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APPHCAUON FILED IAY'SI, I916- 1,236,920. Patented Aug. 14, 1917.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

LUCIEN M..FLA6G, or YONKEBB, NEW YORK.

AUTOMATIC DISK REPEATING PHONOGRAPH.

To all whom it 711 (1 ('m'ucrn Be it known that I, Lucian M. FLAGo, acitizen of the United States, and a resident of Yonkers, in the countyof \Nestchester and State of New York, have invented certain new and.useful Improvements in itutomatic Disk Repeating lhonographs, of whichthe following is a specification.

This invention relates to automatic disk repeating phonographs. Theprincipal ohjei-t of the inven'tion'is to provide means for playing a.plurality of disk records in. con tinnous succession, in selectivesuccession, or repeating a selected record a number of times. All ofthese operations are controlled by the operator from a single controllerhoard. The invention further provides means for rendering the deviceportable and easily knocked down. Other objects will he fully describedhereinafter.

Referring to the drawings Figure 1 represents a partial elevation of theinvention with the portioi'is sectioned and partly liagran'imati(-.;F1g. 2 represents a. top plan \'iew;;.;of the invention inpart section; Fig. 3

' represents apartial sectionas on the line 3 3 of Fig. 18; Fig. 4represents a partial section as on the line 44 of Fig. 3; Fig. 5represents a. partial left hand view of an elementof Fig. 3; Fig. 6represents a partial section as on the line ,6 -6 of Fig. '13; Fig. 7represents a paitial section as on the line 7-'-7 of Fig. 6; Fig. 8represents a fragmentary left hand end view of Fig. 7; Fig. 9 representsa partial section as on the line 9-9 of Fig. 18; :Fig. 9" represents apartial section as on the line .--9" of Fig. 18; Fig. 10 represents a.partial sectionas on the line zction. as on. the line 9-1'1 of Fig), '3;

Fig. Tl" reprr-ascnts a partial section asseni the line 9-4 l of Fig.13; Fig; 11* represents a partial section as on the line 9---1l" of Fig.13' Fi 11" 're )resents a artlal section as l PH- i v v on the linelt-aoflug. [8; l lg. 12 shows a fragmentary sectional view of Fig. 2 ason the line 12-l2;' Fig. 13 represents a frag-' mentary portion of Fig.1: Fig. .14 shows a."

top plan" view of some of the elements of F lg. 13; Fi 15sl'1ows apartialpenlargcd sec tion as on t eline 1515-of Fig. '17; Fig. 16represents a front elevation-of Fig. 15; Fig. 17 represents an enlargedsection as on the line 17-,17 of Fig, 2; Fig. 18represents a.

artial section as on the li'ne18-18 of Fig. 1;.

ig. 18 shows atop plan view'of Fig. 17

Specification of Letters Patent. Patented Aug, 14, 1917. Applicationfiled May 31. 1916. Serial No. 100,844.

when not sectioned; Fig.- 19 represents a part al section as on the line19-19 of Fig. 17; lig. .20 represents an enlarged partial plan and.section as on the line 2020 of Fig. 1;'

Fig. 21 represents an elevation and partial section as on the line 21-21of Fig. 20; Fig. i 22 represents an enlarged fragmentary por-.

tion of Fig. 1 l ig. 23 represents an enlarged top plan view of some ofthe elements shown in Fig. 2 Fig. 24 represents a front elevation ofFig. 21'; Fig. 25 rol'n'esents an enlarged fragmentary portion of Fig.23; Fig. 26 represents an enlarged partial section as on the line526-426 of Fig. 1; Flg. 27 represents a fragmentary right hand viewofFig. 26'

when not s-rertionml Fig. 28 represents a partial enlarged top plan viewand section as on the line 28-28 of Fig. "1; Fig. .29 is a. frontelevation partly in section of. Fig. 28: Fig. 30 represents a partialsection as on the line 30 450 of Fig. 28; Fig. 31 showsa fragmentar);lefti ha'nd view of Fig. 29; Fig. 32 represents an enlarged fragmentarysection as on thehroken li-ne 32-32 of Fig. 2; Fig. 33 shows a. top planview of Fig. 32 when not seetioned; Fig. 34 shows an enlargedfragna-iitary top plan view and partial'sertion as on the lhmM-tll ofFig. 1; Fig. 35 represents an enlarged portion partly sectioned as onthe line 35 B?) of Fig. 32'; Fig.3? shows an enlarged fragmentaryportion of some of the details of Fig. 2; Fig. 37 shows a front end viewof Fig. 36; Fig. 33 shows a partial section of Fig. 36 as on the line38-438; Fig. 39'shows an enlarged top plan view of some of the elementsof Fig. 32;

Fig. {0 shows an enlarged section as on the l i'iie 4040 of Fig. 32;Fig. 41 shows an (n largcd top plan view of some of the elements shownin Fig. '32.

Referring to the. drawings and particnlarly to Fi ,l' and Fig. 2,acasing forthe' orm of the invention is indi-.

preferred rated in its entirety by the numeral 20 and comprises the roofwith the portions 21 and the hottom'havin 24, the side 25 with t 9 door26, the side 27 with the door 28, the front wall withthc portions 29 and30, the latter having the door 31 and perforations 32, the rear wall orback the portions 23 and v with. the portions 33 and 34; with the door33 in the portion 33. The portions of the casing 20 areheld together bymeans of the pins 35 and hooks 36;

In the casing 20 is located a controller cahi'netjndicated in itsentirety by the na-v is provided. for said cabinet 40. An e'xton sionwith the side wall 47 and roof 48 1s built with the controller cabinet40.

In the controller cabinet 40 are journaled a plurality of verticalcontroller shafts 50, 51, 52,53,5 1,'55, 55, 57, and 58.

At the upper end of each of theoontroller shafts 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55,t 7, and 58; there is fastened an arm 60, that carries the standard 61and operating knob 62. spring 63 is attached to the standard 61 and theroof- 42. The spring 68 is so attached that when the arm is in itscentral position, the said spring 63 is parallel to said arm 60 and isat its maximum tension.

To the lower end of the shaft 50is secured the bevel gear 66. Ahorizontal shaft 67 is journaled in the bearings 67 and 67 connectedrespectively to the walls 46 and 47, and has fastened at one end thebevel gear 69 which meshes with the bevel gear 66; and

at the other end has fastened thereto the bevel gear 70. A horizontalshaft 72 has one end supported in the journal bracket 73 and hasfastenedi hereto the bevel pinion 74 which meshes with the bevel gear70.

To the lower end of the shaft 51 is secured the bevel gear'75 in meshwith the bevel gear 76min the shaft 77 similar to the shaft 67\ Theshaft 77 has fastened to the other end the bevel gear 79. The horizontalshaft 83 has fastened at one end thereof, the'bevel pinion 84 which.meslies with the bevel .gear 79. One end of the latter shaft issupported in the journal bracket 85.

The vertical. shaft 52 has fastened to its lower end. the bevel gear 85.A horizontal shaft 86 similar vto 67 has fastened to one end the bevelgear 87 which meshes with the gen 1365-", and at the other end of theshaft 86 is fastened the bevel gear 89. zontal shaft 96 has one endjonrnalcd in the journal bracket. 91 and has fastened thereto the bevelpinion 92 which meshes with the bevel gear 91').

The vertical shaft 53 has fastened to its lower end the bevel. gear95. Ahorizontal shaft 96 similar to 67 has fastened t'o one end tbebevel gear98 which meshes with the gear 95.; The shaft 96 has fastened at itsotherv end the bevel gear '99. A horizontal shaft 100 is journaled inthe bearin of the bracket 73 and carries a bevel .pinio 161 at Lone endthereof which meshes with the bevel gear 9.).

The shal t 54 has fastened to its lower end the he-vclgoa r 165. Ahorizontal shaft 106 similar to the shaft 67 has fastened to one endthe'bevclgear 107 whioh'meshes with.

the bevel gear 105 and at its otherend is other end the bevel gear 133.

A hori' which meshes with the bevel gear 113. The

shaft 114 has also attached thereto the bevel 'gear 116. A horizontalshaft 117 has one end journaled in a bearing-of the bracket 91 andcarries the bevel pinion 118 which meshes with the bevel gear 116.

The shaft 56 has fastened to its lower end the bevel gear 120. Ahorizontal shaft. 121 similar to the shaft 67 has fastened to one endthereof the bevel gear 122 which meshes end thereof the bevel pinion 125which meshes with the bevel gear 123.

The vertical shaft 57 has fastened at its lower end the bevel gear 130.A horizontal shaft 131 similar to 67 has fastened at one end thereof thebevel gear 132 and to the The bevel gear 132 meshes with the bevel gear130. A horizontal shaft 134 has one end journaied in a bearing of thebracket 85 and carries the bevel pinion 135 which meshes with the bevelgear 133.

The vertical shaft 58 has fastened to its lower. end the bevel gear 140.A horiz0n-' tal shaft 141 has fastened thereto the bevel gears 142 "and143. The bevel gear 142 meshes with the bevelgear 140. A horizontalshaft 144 has one end journaled in a bearing of the bracket 91-, andcarries the bevel pinion 145 which meshes'with the bevel gen r 143.

The controller column is indicated in its entirety by the numeral 150and. comprises the lower supporting casing indicated in its entirety bythe numeral 151, that carries the grooved casing 152 which will be sub-,sequently explained in detail. Upon-the casing 152 is supported thelower ring member 153 of a ball bearing cage. An upper member of theball bearing cage, is indicated at 154, which bears on the ball bearings155 supported in the cage 153.- Arms 158, 159, and 160 are formed withthe member 154. The arm 158 has formed,therewith the sector 162 with thejournal bearngs 163 and 164 at its ends. The arm159 has formed therewiththe sector 165 with the journal bearings 166 and 167 at its ends.

.The arm 160 has formed therewith the secthe sheave 177.

n l ort a pin wl'iioh carries the sheave 176. he bearings 166 and 171support a pin for The member 154 has also formed tl'ierewith pairs ofbracket lugs 180 for the rollers 18]., 182 and .183. The was ing 151isn'mrlo of two members 184 and 1.85 which are fastened to each other bymeans of the serous 136 that clamp the flanges 8 that are formed withthe moon heirs of rial easing. The i'neu'il 185 have ros 'wol'ivel'ori'm-atl i. errwitl'i the foot plate (:1 uprising the portions 100and 191, and pairs ol lnwizorrtal talilles rlesig- 194; and 1.95, 196and 197, 198 anti 199, 200 and 87 aml 1i.

5201, 202 aml 203, 204- and 203. 206 and 207.

The portion of the foot plate 190 and the tables 192, 1'34, lllfi. 198,200, 201 204, and. 206, have formed therewith lho joliirnal brackets210. The latter hraolrets have respectively journaled therein the shafts144, 134, 117, no no on so imiirie. Each of the latter shnfls l'iuve for(l therewith a Worm Each of the worms have i ing tl'iorowithrespectively from the bottom up, the worm wheels 215 216, 217, 218,219,'

220, 221, rim! \Viithin Lne oontroller column are located a plurality ofl'lOTlCOl'ltllC pipes or tubes designated by the niinnerals 225,226,227, 2285.229, 230, 231, 2312 and 233 The pipes have formed at theirupper ends respeo lively the flanges 2:16, 237. 238, 239, 240,

241; 242 and 2-H, The said l'laz'nges fit the inner o vlimlrical surfaceof the casing 152 The lower (-r'nlof the pipe is sluiported on the,tables 206 and 207. The lower end of the pipe 226 is sup 'iorterl on thetables 204 and 20? 227 is sin'iportod on lhe tal'iles 2021mm 203. Thelower earl of the pipe issupportiild on the tables 200 ancl 201 Thelower eml of the pipe 229 is sup 'iortril on tho tahles 15.38

and 199. The lower marlof the p e supported on tlnrtahlos 196 and 197.The

lower earl of the pipe Q-il nm'n'irtoil on the tables 194 anrl Ill-3.pipe 2-32 is suy'iporteil on the tahlos 192 and 193. The lower end ofthe pipe 233 is supported on the portions 190 and 191 of said footplate. The portion 191 of the casing 151 has oxtrnrlwl therefrom inns250 For the,

elongated roller 25]. The portion 191') of the loot plate hasextendingtherefrom a journal hraolcrt z Forihe roller ioii. \Vorm WheelsJlfi lo 22,3 'im'ilusivo are secured to their aocompanving pipes whichthey encircle by means of the screws 255.

The rasingi it? has tori'nerl therein a main vertical gnirlii groove 2W]anrl at various levels corn 1 nailing to tho nui'nhrr of turn-- tahlrthen- 7 therein forr noil what I term a station of similar curves. llaoh smtion comprises es :ntially' a, oir: of prarl'ioally verticalgrooves 261 an $62. The groove -l 18-1 and i to the pi;

mesh

The lower end. of the pipe The lower eml of the 261 has formed therewiththe leg 263 which by means of the practically horizontal con heatingmember 266. The groove 265 has the upper return hood 267 which connectswith. the leg 263. The top station is shown with the up jier ourverlgroove 270 that conneo the no "ive Elli!) with theleg 264. An

'in groove 27]. extends frointhe upper portion of the easi 159 to thereturn bond 26? of the upper station. A return member 273 of the loweststation, connects the grooves 260 end 263 thereof. 1

On the pipe are located a plurality of tripping hloolrs 275corresponding to the uun'iher of turntables in the a. paratus. Each ofthe hlooks 375 is pivote to Said pipe 225 anrl extends through the-leg261 of the ensuing if The blocks 275 are pivoted 5 by means of the pivotpins A vor pal rooneeting rod 280 is pivoted to eac'ih bloel means ofthe pivot pins 28].. A swinging block 2822 pivoted to the pipe 225 bythe pivot pin .283. The latter lilook enters an opening 284 in theeasing 1 A link 285 has one (mu pi voted to the block A hell to theeasing 151 hy means of the pivot pin 28%. The arm F186 is Innned to thelink 285, ll'imunh an rhmgateii hole 289" by means of the pivot pin 2H9.A. connecting rod 293 has one end pinuglto the arm. 387 of said belloranl-r, hy rooms of the pivot pin 293'. The other end of the I'Ull.2953 is pivoted to the arm.- 730. l

The pipe 52% has formed therein a helical groove 300 whirl) is engagedby the pin 301 rxlmnline' from, the tahlo 206. The purp'--'r ol' thegroin-o is to raise the pi Hllfi'i'ltlY when turning as will he fullyexi'llilliil'll farlher on. The pipe 226 has ex. lieuiling il'uu'e'lroin u plurality of rorls 302 earli oi n'hioh rrarru l lifting hlocl;303. ".llur-srrhl liltinghlork extends into the conerank with the arms28o and 287 ispivoted neotin; nirnilner 266 of enoh station of" groovesof the easing 152. The pipe 225 has rmpiisite openings-to permit therorls 302 to swing with tl pipe Th ipe has extending tl'lerol'rom'iluralitj\' of rods 3015 one for each station of at the end of thelatter by tion of grooves.

of the uppermost station or the curved groove 270. The pipes 225, 226,and 227 have requisite openings to permit the rod 310to swing with itspipe.

From the pipe 229 extends a rod 315 with a switch block' 316 similar tothe rod and switch block just described and for a similar purpose forthe second station of grooves from the top, except that it. stops offthe groove 262 instead of a curved groove 270. The pipes 225, 226, 227,and 228 have requisite openings for the rod 315 to swing when performingits function.

From the pipe 230 extends a'rod 318 with a switch block 320 similar tothe rod and switch block described on the pipe 228, and for a similarpurpose for the third station of grooves, as described for the secondstation. The pipes 225, 226, 227, 228, and 229 have requisite openingsfor the rod 318 to swing when performing its function.

From the pipe 231 extends a rod 325 with a switch block 326 similar tothe rod and switch block described on the pipe 228 and for a similarpurpose for the fourth station of grooves as described for the secondsta- The fourth station of grooves which is similar to the abovestations isnot shown in Fig. 1. The pipes 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and230 have requisite openings for the rod 325 to swing when performing its.t'nnction.

From the pipe 232 extends a rod 330 with a switch block 33] similar tothe rod and for a similar purpose for the liftli station of grooves asdescribed for the second station of grooves. The, lil'th station ofgrooves which is similar to the above stations is not shownin Fig. 1.The pipes 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230 and 231 have requisite openingsfor the rod 330 to swing when |')erlorming its function.

' From the pipe 233'exlends a. rod 333 with a switch block 334 similarto the rod and switch block described on the pipe 228 and for a similarpurpose for the last statidn of grooves as for the second station ofgrooves. The pipes 225, 220, 227, 228,. 22:, 2:10, 231, and 232 haverequisite openings for the rod 333 to swing when performing itsfunction.

A collar 350 is slidably located on the eas ing 152. From the innersurface of said collar extends a journal pin 351. On the said pin isjournaled a wheel cage indicated in 1ts entirety by the numeral 352. Thesaid wheel cage 352 has journaled therein the three rollers 353, 354,and 355, adapted to travel in the groove 264 and other grooves of thecasing 152. The collar 350 is provided with a counterweight 357. To thesaid collar 350 s fastened a tone arm 360. On the upper circumferentialedge of the collar 350 is located a ball bearing cage 361 with the ballbearings 362 and on the lower the bearing 364 circumferential edge ofthe said collar is located the ball bearing cage 363 with the ballbearings 364.

To said tone arm 360 and at right angles thereto is fastened a bracket363 which has formed therewith the bearing 364. An enlarged cylindricalend 368 13 formed with the arm 366 and is supported in the bearing 364.A disk v365 is formed with the cylindrical end 368. The arm 366 issecured in by means of the retaining disk 371 and the screw 373. A stoplug 374 is formed with the cylindrical end368 which to the tone arm 360.The latter bracket is inclined to the longitudinal axis of the tone arm360. An arm 382 similar to 366 is supported in the bracket 380. A roller383 similarto the roller 370 is jonrnaled in the arm 382. An adjustingscrew 385 similar to 378. is in threaded engagement with the arm 382. IAhorn 386 extends from the tone arm 360 and is in acoustic communicationwith the interior thereof. A filler plug 388 is inserted in. the largeend of the arm 360. A counterweight 389 extends from the tone arm 360 atthe side opposite to the horn 386 to counterbalance the latter. switchblock described on the pipe. 228 and. 1

The tone arm 360 has an extension 390 (Fig. 38) which registers with theconvexed end 394 of the tone arm 360. The ends 393 and 394""form a jointto prevent diffusion of sound when the extension 390 swings on itsjoint.

An arm 395 is fastened to the extension 390 by means of the screws 396(Fig. 36).

The arm 395 has extending from its outer end the pin 397 on which ispivoted the sleeve 398. A stop bar. 399 extends from the sleeve 398 andis in. the path of the stop pins 400 extending f'rom the arm 395. Apivot pin 4-01. extends from the sleeve 398 and has journaled thereonthe roller 405. A bracket 4-06 is attached to the tone arm 360 and hasextending therefrom the pivot 407 and to the latter is journaled theroller 408. A reproducer 41'.) is located at the end of the extension390 and has the reproducing point 412.

A casing indicated in its entirety by the numeral 425 having the frontwall. 426 and the side \va'Il4-27 is shown in the main casing 20. Thedoor 26 of the main casing 20 allows entrance into the casing 425. Aplurality of shelves 430 and 431 are provided for the casing 426. Thechamber 440 below the shelf 431[ contains the driving mechanisrnfor the:apparatus. In the chamber L00. hinged thereto with the concav'ed end393$ 440 is shown the motor 442 with the arm a ture shaft 443 on whichis fastened the driv ingpinion 444. A shaft 445 is journaled 1n theournal brackets 446,447,448 and 449. The said journal brackets arefastened to the floor 24 of the main casing 20. The shaft 445 hasfastened near one end the gear 450 which meshes with the 445is fastenedthe brake wheel 453 with the brake strap 454 with the upper member 455.A lug 456 extends from the bracket, 449 and has pinned thereto, one endof the brake strap 454. The lug 456 has in threaded engagement thethreaded end'458 of the rod 459, the latter having formed therewith theflange collar 460. The threaded end 458 of the rod 459 extends throughthe upper mcm her 455 of the strap 454. The flange collar bears u onsaid member 455 of the strap. The mi 459 extends through the roof 42 ofthe casing 40 and has connected thereto an operatmg handle and pointer403. A bevel gear 645 is fastened to 'the shaft 445. A

.nal shaft472,

sprocket chain wheel 462 is fastened to the shaft 445 between thejournal brackets 447 and 448. A. pair of journal brackets 468 and 469and the journal. brackets 470 are supported upon the floor 24 of thecasing 20, and a. journal bracket 471 is supported upon the floor 2130fthe casing 20. A diagonal shaft coin rising the portions472 and 473 isjoined y the coupling 475 and is jourh'aled in the .ra .ckets 468, 469,4710" and 471. A bevel gear 476 at one end of the portion 472 mesheswith. the V V I tween the: journal brackets 468 and 469 there isfastened to the member of the-diagoa sprocket chain "vhe'el .478 similarto'462. The portion 472 f the diagonal shaft has fastened at one'endthereof the bevel/gear 479. p, To the rear wall of the. casing 20 thereis seem-ed near the "upper portion. thereof a journal bracket. 490 andat the lower portion thereof a journal bracket 491.

. A plurality-of intermediate brackets 492 are 'driririg' shaft 495 alsosecured to said wall/33,, A vertical is journaled in said bracketssecured to the lower end of the shaft 495 the bevel gear 479. Aplurality of guide planks each. designated by the numeral 498 extendbetween the Walls 31 and 33 of the casing 20. One guide plank isn'ovidedforeach station of grooves of the casing 15 2. A plurality ofjournal brackets 500 are Secured to the wall 33 and eaclronc thereof hasformed therewith-a journal 'pocket501 with the lower opening 502 thatencircles the shaft 495. A supporting arm 504 has formed therewith theupper table With the ball bearing races 506, 507, and extends from the508. A bearingslecve 510 table 505 and is supported in bevel/.g ear 465.Be;

the wall 33. A beveltends from the plate 565.

the bearing pocket 501. A rib 512 connects the table 505 and the bearingsleeve 510. A journal pin 515 exicnds 'l l'fllil the table 505 and hasjonrnulcd thereon the spur ear- 520. A ball luau-inn race 521 is l ormewith the gear 520. linll bearings 522 are provided for the ball bearingraces 506 and 521. A pinion 525 is fastened to the shaft 495 and mesheswith the spur gear 520. A. disk 526 is fastened to the pinion 525 andhas formed therein the ball bearing rare 527. Bali l enrings 528 areprovided for the ball bearing races 508 and 527. A journal pin 5210extends from the table 505 and has journaled thereon the pinion 531which meshes with the spur gear 520. A disk 535 is provided for thepinion 531and has formed therewith the ball bearing race 536. Ballbearings 537 are For each station of grooves on the casing 152 isprovided a tln'ntablc 540 having the boss 541, the linnge 542 and thecavity 543. Screws 544 connect the disk 535, pinion53l and boss {elltogether. To the rib 512 is pivoted the reuwl: arm with the mel'nbers546 and 547. The member 547 of the reach arm is contracted at its outerend 548 and has foilmed therewith the shoulder 549. A handl. 550 extendsfrom said end 548. The end 54 is normally locked in an opening 552 (Big. 34) of the guide plank 498. A sJring 5 4 extends from the plank 4'98and are member 547 of said position. By movin direction of the arrowreach arm to look it U1 ing the handle 550 A the reach arm can beunlocked. and

pulled through the opening 552. Byi' irti1e ofthe member 546 of reacharm, the latter can be moved through alonger distance than if the member547 the rim 512. e

In the axial center of the turntable 540 and supported inthe boss 541formed therewith is located a spindle 560 with the threaded portion 561and the longitudinal slots 562. talking machine record 563 having thespiral roove 564 is located on turntable 540. A-plate 565 bears on thesaid record .563. A blfurcated bracket 568' err- The plate 565 has weredirectly pivoted to thehole 566 with the fprojections 567 which screw572 encircles the s upon the plate 565 am has formed at its lower endthe circular V sha'ped' guide 575 that en-g. es :1 similar guide on thedate 570. A pair of guide pins 576 connect t e plates 565 and 570. Anoperating disk 577 with the handle 578 enclrclesthe top end' of thespindle 560 and bears upon the screw 572 to .Which it is'pinned. Thelift ing cone is secured in operative position by means 'of the wing not579. The said "lifting'cone is indi cated in its entirety by the numeral585.;and

he spindle 560. A indle 560 and bears guide ring 600.

moves in the slot 632.

is threaded for the screw 572. A pair of uide openings 586 are formed insaid cone or the guide pins 576. A uide opening 586 parallel to theouter sur ace of the cone, slidably supports r n. index finger 590. Alink 592 has one end pinned to the index finger 590. A-link 593 has oneend pinned to the bracket 568 and the links 592, 5 3 are pinned to eachother by means of the pins 595. A spiral groove 597 adapted to carry theroller 405 is formed on the surface of the cone 585 and leads inwardlyfrom the bottom to the top thereof.

The flange 542 of the turntable secured thereto by means of thescrews598, the An internally threaded sleeve 601 has an annular groove that isengaged by the ring 600. A bracket 604 with the handle 605 extends fromthe sleeve 601. A lowering ring 606 has formed on its inner inclinedsurface the spiral groove 60'. pted to carry the roller 408 and leadsinn ardly from the top to the bottom thereof. On the outer surface ofthe ring 606 there is scoured a threaded sleeve 608 which is in threadedengagement with .the internally threaded sleeve 601. The ring has formedtherein the guide-cavity 610 fo plunger 61.1 and. the latterhasextending;- therefrom the guide finger 61.2. In the cavity 543 of theturntable 540 there is pinned by means of the pin 615 a bell crankhaving the arms 616 and 617I The arm 616 has formed at its upper end anelongated opening 618'which engages, a'pin 619 contained in a slot 620in the plunger 611. A link. 623 has one end pinned to the arm 617 andthe other end is pinned to the ring 606 by means of the pin 624. A slot630 to enable the arm 616 to swing is formed in. the ring 606 and aplate 631 with the slot 632 is secured tothe bot tom face of the ring606. The arm 616 Guide pins 635 extend from the turntable 540 throughthe rin 606. Win nuts 636 are provided for the top of the plns 635 toclamp the ring 606 in operative position.

From the roof of the casing 20 'are suspended a pair of journal brackets640 in which is journaled the shaft 642' that has attached thereto thesprocket wheel 643. A sprocket chain 644 with the links 645 and 646engage the teeth of the sprocket wheels 462 and 643. The links 646 ha veformed there with the elevating fingers 650 and projecting lugs651 andguide pins 652 which extencl through the finger 650. Guide bars with thevertical members 655 have horiQ zontal members 656 and by means of whichthey are secured to the wall 25 of the casing 20. The vertical members655 are positioned so that the pins 652 bear on the edge thereof and thelugs 651 on the opposite edge. The elevating fingers 650 are positionedto come in contact with the roller 370 when the arm 360 is located in adirection parallel to the wall of the casing 20.

Journal brackets 660 similar to 640 extend from the roof 22 of the maincasing 20. The latter brackets support a shaft 662 that carries asprocket chain wheel 665 similar to 643. Guide bars with verticalmembers 655 and horizontal members 656 and 657 are fastened to the wallof the casing 20. A sprocket chain indicated in its entirety by thenumeral 667 carries the elevating fingers 650. The said sprocket chain667 is engaged by the sprocket chain wheels 478 and 663. The elevatingfingers 650 are positioned to engage the roller 383 of the tone arm 360.

Eyelets 675 and 67 6 extend from the collar 350 and an eyelet 67 7extends from the tone arm 360. These eyelets are equally distant fromeach. other on a radius line from the center of the wheel 354 which isalso the center of balance of the arm 360 and its a p nzrtenances. Achain 680 is fastened at one end thereof to the eyelet 67 5. A chain 681has one end fastened to the eyelet 676. A. chain 682 has one endfastened to the eyelet 677. The chain 680 bears on theroller 183 and thesheave 176 from whence it enters the pipe 233 and is attached to thecounterweight 685. The chain 681 bears on the roller 181 and the sheave175 from whence it enters the pipe 233 and is attached to saidcounterweight 685; The chain 682 bears onv the roller 182 and the sheave177. from which it enters the pipe 233 and is fastened to thecounterweight 685. To each'of the ,screws 378 and 385 respectively ofthe arms 366 and 382 is fastened a swivel 690. A threaded link 691 withspherical ends 692 and 693 is supported by the swivel 690. A ring 694 issuspended from the link 691. From. the rings 694 extend the chains 700and. 701

which. both bear under the elongated roller 7 251 and from thence extendunder the roller 253 and are finally connected to the counterweight 685.

and 706 connected by the coupling 707. Journal brackets 708 and 709extend from the floor 23 of the casing 20 and support said shaft. A'jou1-nal bearing 710 is fastened to the plank 703 and one end of theportion A shaft is indicated with the portions 705 The slot 14 canengage the latch arm 712.

A plunger casing 718 with the rear wall 719 is attached to the crossplank 703 and has formed in its wall the guide slot 720. A latch plunger721 with the guide pin- 722 .is contained in the casing 718. The pin 722extends intothe slot'720. A- spring 725 mm ing the needle 412.

playing of a certain record, the pin 301 in tone arm and reprodncer -l10and its appur tenanccs and moves them across the record so that theroller 4:05 becomes engaged in the groove 597 of the lifting cone Whenit is desired to stop the operation of the apparatusthe controller shaft50 is turned by means of the handlc 62 which turns the pipe 225 and setsthe tripping blocks 275 in the path of the descending wheels 353, 354and 355. Wlhen the said wheels strike the tripping block 27 5, theirweight counteracts the weight 723i and causes the shaft 7 05 to turn andopens the motor circuit. When the apparatus has come to a stop thereproducer 41.0 is positionedin front of the door 31. This is arrangedfor the purpose of changlVhen the door 33* is opened the couplings an;and 707 may be easily detached from their respective shafts, and thenthe operator may release the hooks 36 to separate the portions as 29 and30. of

the casing 20" and the parts connected thereto.

Having described my invention what I desire to secure by Letters Patentand claim is:

1. In an apparatus of the characterdescribed the combination of a casingwith a door, a plurality of turntables with records located in saidcasing, means to'reproduce any of said records and automatic-means tolock the door of the casing when the turntables are rotating.

2. In an apparatus of the character described the combination of aplurality of turntables supporting disk records, a reproducer for therecords, an elevating cone and a lowering ring for each record torespectively elevate and lower said reproducer means to actuate theturntables and means to automatically move the reproducer from oneturntable to the other.

3. In an apparatus of the character deturntable to respectively elevateand lowerthe said reproducer, means to rotate the turntables, acontroller column for the re producer and means connected to saidcontrollercolumn to automatically, locate the reproducer on any of saidrecords and re produce the same.

5. In an apparatus of thecharacter described the combination of aplurality of turntables supporting disk records, an elevating-cone and alowering ring for each turntable to respectively elevate and. lower thesaid reproducer, a controller column, a casing on the controller column,a plurality of grooves in said casing and means located in the groovescoacting with the repl'oducer to automatically locate the reproducer onany of said records to reproduce the same.

6. In an apparatus of the character described the combination of aplurality of turntables each supporting a disk record, areproducer forthe said records, a tone arm for the reproducer, a controller column inthe apparatus, a collar for the reproducer supported on said controllercolumn and means connected to the controller column to direct the collarwith its re 'n'oduccr so as to reproduce any of said records desired. 7

7. In an apparatus of the character described the combination of aplurality of turntables each supporting a disk record, a

reproducer for said records, a tone arm con-' nected to said reproducerand having a collar, a plurality of pipes in the apparatus, the saidcollar encircling said pipes and means connected to the said pipes toreproduce the said records in continuous succession or in selectedsuccession.

8. In an apparatus of the character described the combination of aplurality of turntables each supporting a disk record, a reproducer forsaid records, a tone arm having a collar connected to said reproducer, aplurality of pipes in the apparatus, a casing with grooves for thepipes, the collar of the tone arm encircling said casing, a roller cagewith rollers pivoted to the collar and traveling in the grooves of thecasing to direct the collar with its appurtenances from one record toanother and thereby reproduce the same.

9. In an apparatus of the character described the combination, of aplurality of turntables supporting disk records, reproducer for saidrecords, an extension for said reproducer, a tone arm hinged to saidextension, a horn connected with said tone arm, a

collar for he tone arm, a roller cage for the collar, rollers journaledin the roller cage, means .to locate the reproducer on any of saidrecords and means to rotate the turntables.

1.0. In an apparatus of the character de scribed the combination, of aplurality of turntables supporting disk records, a reproducer for saidrecords, an extension for said reproducer, a tone arm hinged to saidextension, a horn for the tone arm, a pair of brackets .secured to thetone arm, arms hinged to said brackets, rollers journaled to the latterarms, a collar for said tone arm, a, roller bearingcage secured to thelower edge of the said collar, a roller bearing cage secured to theupper edge of the said collar, ball l'iearin for the said cages, meansto locpte the re )d on on any of said records and means to rotate thetl'u'utables.

11. In an ajfiparatus oi? the character described. the con'ibinatiou, ofplurality of turntables suppju ting d t recwds, a {:rlurality ofcrnuxoutrio pipes in the aliiparatus, a plurality of tripping blockspivoted to one of the pipes, a rod connecting the ends of the trippingblocks, a swinging block pivoted to the low ,1- end of the rod, a bellcrank pivoted hi the apparatus, a link with one end pinned to one end ofsaid swinging block and its other end pinned to an arm of said bellcrank, a shaft supported in the apparatus, a counterweight arm on theshaft,

a rod connecting the latter arm and the other arm of the bell crank, aswitch operated by said shaft, means to rotate the turn-- tables which.is controlled by said switch, means to locate a reproducer on any ofsaid records and thereby reproduce the latter and means to automaticallystop the rotations of the turn tables.

12. In an apparatus of the character de scribed the combination, of aplurality of turntables supportingdisk records, a reproducer for therecords, an extension for the reproducer, a pivot for the extension, aroller jourualed on the pivot, a bracket secured to the extension, apivot for the bracket, a roller jonrnaled on. the latter pivot, a tonearm lunged to t a e nsion, meai'u; to retate the turntables and means tolocate. the reproducer on any of" said records to reproduce the latter,

13. In an apparatus of the character described the coinbiration, of aplurality of b disk records, a repro e, an extension for said lucer, apivot for the extension, at

ro ler ournaled on the pivot, a bracket secured to the extension havinga pair of stop lugs, a pin extending from the bracket, a sleeve having astop lug journaled on the pin, the stop lugs on the bracket enactingwith the stop lug on the sleeve, means to r0 tate the turntables andmeans to locate the, mproducer on any of said records to repro duce thelatter.

1 1. In an amiaratus of the character described the oomb tion, of aplurality of turntables supporting disk records, a reprodimer for therecords, a tone arm for the reprodnccr, rolh for the tone arm, a pair ofsprocket chain wheels in the apparatus, elevating fingers for the saidchains adapted. to engage the said millet a raisethe latter, Inuctiilatlng solo rocket chains and me: is to locate the l. i" l'ueer onany of said records and means to rotate the turn tables. l

15, In an apparatus of the character described, the combination of acontroller column comprising a plurality of concentric pi es, aplurality of pivots extent from the outermost of said pipes, tripp gblocks pivoted on said pivots, a rod connectin said blocks, swingingblock with one on pivoted to said outermost pipe and also to the lowerend of said rod, an electric motor in the apparatus, connections betweenthe 1'notoi.-a1ul said swinging block, a grooved casing surrounding saidpipes, a controller in the apparatus, connections between the saidcontroller and said outermost pipe to move the latter and means coastingwith the tripping blocks to control the operations of said motor.

16. In an apparatus of the character described, the combination of acontroller column comprising a plurality of concentric pipes, a casingwith grooves surroundin said pipes, a helical growe in one of saidpipes, a stationary pin in said controller column engaging said groove,controller in the apparatus, connections between the controller and thepipe having said groove to turn said pi pr: a plurality of rodsextending from the pc, a lifting block supported on the t id 0, each ofsaid rods and extending into the grooves of said casing, a collarencircling said casing, a tone arm with a reproducer for said collar,rollers for said collar extending into the grooves of said casing andenacting with said lifting blocks, the said liltingbioclts verticallymoving when the said pipe turned and thereby 10o vertically movingtl'letone arm and its reproducer. 7

1.7. In. an apparatus of the character described the combinaticm of acontroller column comprising a plurality of concentric 105 at thejunction. of a pair of saidgrooves, 110

and means to turn said pipes to stop off either of said grooves.

18. In an apparatus of the character described the combination of awntmller colurnn, a plurality of col'icentric pipes in said 115' column,a Worm wheel for the lower end oi each of? said pipes, a worm. meshingwith each worm Wheel, a controller adJaocnt' to said controller column,controller shafts in said controller one shaft for each of the pipes of.the COllll'lll'], connections between each one of said shafts and one ofsaid Worms, an arm at the upper end of each shaft, a standard extendingfrom. each arm to swing the latter and thereby turn said controllersha'ft by virtue of which the pipes in tl'lGlKOIlLI'OllBI column. areturned.

19. In an apparatus of the character described the con'ibination of acontroller column, comprising a plurallty of concentric pipes, a groovedcasing surrounding said pipes, a collar surrounding said casing adapt edto slide vcrticall y thereon, a. tone arm connected to the collar, aplurality of turntables each supporting disk records, a reproducer forthe tone arm engaging said records, a counterweight in the controllercolumn, connections between said collar and the counter weight topartially counterbalance the collar and its appurtenances, means torotate the turntables and thereby reproduce the records.

20. In an apparatus of the character described, the combination of acasing with detachable portions, a plurality of turnta' blcs for recordslocated in said casing, an elevating cone and a lowering ring for eachof said turntables and means to reproduce any of said records.

21. In an apparatus of the character described, the combination of aplurality of turntables supporting'disk records, a reproducerhaxing areproducing point for the records, a lowering ring for each of theturntables having an indicating needle with link connections to secureits correct adjustment to automatically lower said reproducer so thatthe reproducing point will start at LU CIEN M. FLAGG.

\Vitnesses? AELAI Bonnwrenn, RALPH E. SLA'r'roN.

